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Porter-Cable 7518 3-1/4 HP Speedmatic 5-Speed Router
Binding: Tools & Hardware
$268.00
Features:
- Soft start for smooth performance
- 5 speed 15-amp motor maintains constant speed under load
- Aluminum motor housing prevents heat build-up
- Auto release collets
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Porter-Cable 7518 3-1/4 HP Speedmatic 5-Speed Router
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Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0 
Powerful and Reliable: 
I purchased this router for dedicated use in a router table, and it has become one of the most reliable tools in my shop. After trying out several other routers, I can say with confidence that this one will handle anything you can push through it.
OVERALL IMPRESSION:
I have used it for several heavy-duty projects over the past few months, routing all manner of wood species -- oak, maple, cherry, poplar, as well as several softwoods. Whether doing edge profiles, tongue-and-groove joints, tenons, or a... more info
Perfect router for a table:
This is my second router. I use it exclusively with a router table. (The other is a plunge router that is not easily adaptable to a router table.)
As an amateur woodworker, restoring a 1911 New York apartment and an 1890's farmhouse, I find the Porter Cable 7518 to be a perfect fit for my present skill and routing requirements. It is easy to change bits and to adjust the depth-adjustments can be made while the router is in place inside the table. It is easy (and advisable) to remove the router and plate... more info
Power to spare:
This beast turns the Freud 3.5 inch router bits with ease. I have it perma-mounted in my Jessem router table. I would recommend this to folks that want to use large panel raising bits and don't want to make 3 passes. I've been able to run the Freud 3.5 inch bit with backcutter through solid cherry in one pass without any hesitation from this monster.
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